During 18th century, Nagvanshi king Yadunath Shah shifted his capital from Navratangarh to Palkot due to Mughal invasion.

Initially Nagvanshi were Shaivite, but the daughter of King of Rewa brought idol of Durga with her after marriage.

The Pahaad (Palkot hill) and other photogenic granite exposures have attracted world-wide attention.

Three major rivers – the Sankh, South Koel and North Karo - along with their numerous tributaries, drain the area.

[10] Kandarp High School Palkot is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1950.

[12] Palkot has a 350-years old Sati-Math that commemorates the sati committed by the Maharani of Chotanagpur who immolated herself after her husband’s death.

[13] Gobar Silli Hill, 25 km from Gumla and near Palkot, attracts tourists with its mysterious rocks.